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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
All content by Matthew Dyer
 Former Sacramento State senior forward Alex Bettencourt dribbles the ball past a San Jose State defender at Hornet Field on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Sac State beat San Jose State with a 3-2 score at the Spartan Soccer Complex on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.

[Photo] Sac State men’s soccer picks up first win of season with 3-2 score

Dylan McNeill
September 3, 2021

Former Sacramento State senior forward Alex Bettencourt dribbles the ball past a San Jose State defender at Hornet Field on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Sac State beat San Jose State with a 3-2 score at the...

Sacramento State senior midblocker Courtney Dietrich spikes the ball passed Brittni Dorsey of Northern Arizona at the  Nest on Oct. 27, 2016. Dietrich now with the last name Hornsby married former Sac State basketball player Nick Hornsby.

[Photo] Sac State alumna Courtney Hornsby returns as assistant volleyball coach

Giana Seltzer
March 10, 2021

Sacramento State senior midblocker Courtney Dietrich spikes the ball passed Brittni Dorsey of Northern Arizona at the Nest on Oct. 27, 2016. Dietrich now with the last name Hornsby married former Sac...

Sacramento State senior runningback Jordan Robinson breaks Ryan Woods tackle of Portland State at Hornet Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. Robinson had 144 yards and a touchdown in the Hornets victory over North Dakota in 2013.

[Photo] This week in Hornet sports history: Week of 10/4

Jordan Parker
October 5, 2020

Sacramento State senior runningback Jordan Robinson breaks Ryan Wood's tackle of Portland State at Hornet Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. Robinson had 144 yards and a touchdown in the Hornets victory...

Former Sac State defender Abraham Rosales shields the ball away from former Sac Republic FC forward Gabe Gissie during a friendly match at Hornet Field on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. It was recently announced that MLS may be coming to Sacramento very soon.

[Photo] With MLS team potentially incoming, Sac State’s soccer athletes have pro-level dreams

Richard Ivanowski
September 17, 2019

Former Sac State defender Abraham Rosales shields the ball away from former Sac Republic FC forward Gabe Gissie during a friendly match at Hornet Field on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. It was recently announced...

Former Sacramento State quarterback Nate Ketteringham throws the ball against Western Oregon at Hornet Stadium on Sept. 3, 2016. Sources reveal that Ketteringham is expected to transfer to North Dakota. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Sac State starting quarterback transfers, leaves position up in the air

Noah Alvarez
May 7, 2017

Former Sacramento State quarterback Nate Ketteringham throws the ball against Western Oregon at Hornet Stadium on Sept. 3, 2016. Sources reveal that Ketteringham is expected to transfer to North Dakota....

Sacramento Taiko Dan  drummers perform traditional Japanese drum beats at the last Wednesday nooner of the semester in the University Union Redwood Room on May 3. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Taiko drummers perform at Sac State

Rebecca Armbruster
May 6, 2017

Sacramento Taiko Dan drummers perform traditional Japanese drum beats at the last Wednesday nooner of the semester in the University Union Redwood Room on May 3. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Herky the Hornet leads the football team onto the field against Western Oregon on Sept. 3, 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Herky the Hornet: 70 years at Sac State

Carlo Marzan
May 4, 2017

Herky the Hornet leads the football team onto the field against Western Oregon on Sept. 3, 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Tristan Church throws the quaffle while players of the opposing team try to knock him out with a bludger — or block, tackle him. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Sac State's quidditch club flies high after first-ever victory

April 27, 2017

Tristan Church throws the quaffle while players of the opposing team try to knock him out with a bludger — or block, tackle him. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State senior Tristan Church scores the quaffle past senior Josue Garcia during practice Friday on the South Green Lawn by The WELL. Each time the quaffle is scored through the rings, it is worth 10 points. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Quidditch club flies high after first-ever victory

Sharlene Phou
April 27, 2017

Sacramento State senior Tristan Church scores the quaffle past senior Josue Garcia during practice Friday on the South Green Lawn by The WELL. Each time the quaffle is scored through the rings, it is worth...

Sacramento State soccer commit and Cosumnes Oaks High School senior RJ Moorhouse battles for the ball at the Sac State alumni game Saturday at Hornet Field. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Men’s soccer team looks to build on spring season chemistry

Andre Newell
April 24, 2017

Sacramento State senior Alex Bettencourt kicks the ball to a teammate at the Sac State alumni game Saturday at Hornet Field. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

ASI President Patrick Dorsey comments on a presentation about the new student center at the
ASI Board meeting in the University Union, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] A student government guide for the apathetic or uninformed voter

April 6, 2017

ASI President Patrick Dorsey comments on a presentation about the new student center at the ASI Board meeting in the University Union, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State senior forward Gretchen Harrigan passes the ball to a teammate against Idaho at the Nest on Feb. 4. Harrigan is one of three seniors who combined to miss a total of 52 games in the 2016-17 season. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Injury-riddled basketball season leaves Hornets hanging their heads

Chris Bullock
March 29, 2017

Sacramento State senior forward Gretchen Harrigan passes the ball to a teammate against Idaho at the Nest on Feb. 4. Harrigan is one of three seniors who combined to miss a total of 52 games in the 2016-17...

Sacramento State senior Madeline Cannon spikes the ball past two Eastern Washington blockers at the Nest on Oct. 22. The Sac State volleyball team will travel to China to play against youth, college and professional clubs in cities such as Beijing, Nanjing and Shanghai. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Volleyball team to travel overseas for competition in China

Alec Romero
March 20, 2017

Sacramento State senior Madeline Cannon spikes the ball past two Eastern Washington blockers at the Nest on Oct. 22. The Sac State volleyball team will travel to China to play against youth, college and...

Sacramento State senior Madeline Cannon spikes the ball for a point against Boise State Sunday at the Livermore Community Park. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Sac State spiked against Boise State beach volleyball team

Carlo Marzan
March 12, 2017

Sacramento State junior Lana Brown goes up for a block against Boise State at the Livermore Community Park on Sunday, March 12.

Sacramento State senior outside hitter Shannon Boyle was one of 250 indoor volleyball players who tried out for a spot on three national collegiate teams. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Hornets try out for US Women’s National Volleyball Team

Alec Romero
March 10, 2017

Sacramento State senior outside hitter Shannon Boyle was one of 250 indoor volleyball players who tried out for a spot on three national collegiate teams. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State freshman guard Tiara Scott drives past Kristen Kramer of Northern Colorado at the Nest on March 3. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Women’s basketball team falls in first round of Big Sky Tournament

Chris Bullock
March 6, 2017

Sacramento State freshman guard Tiara Scott drives past Kristen Kramer of Northern Colorado at the Nest on March 3. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State freshman Sofia Gulnova forehands the ball for a point against Montana Saturday at Spare Time Indoor Tennis Center. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Women’s tennis team splits doubleheader against Montana, Montana State

Carlo Marzan
March 5, 2017

Sacramento State senior Andie Mouzes forehands the ball for a point against Montana Saturday at Spare Time Indoor Tennis Center. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State senior forward Margaret Huntington battles Courtney Smith of Northern Colorado in the post Friday at the Nest. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Women’s basketball team falls to Northern Colorado on senior night

Andre Newell
March 5, 2017

Sacramento State senior forward Margaret Huntington battles Courtney Smith of Northern Colorado in the post Friday at the Nest. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State junior forward Justin Strings goes up for a layup against Southern Utah Saturday at the Nest. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Hornets leave the Nest for final two regular-season games

Andre Newell
February 28, 2017

Sacramento State junior forward Justin Strings goes up for a layup against Southern Utah Saturday at the Nest. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State senior forward Nick Hornsby backs down Jacob Calloway of Southern Utah in the post Feb. 26 at the Nest. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Men’s basketball team tops Southern Utah on senior night 86-76

Andre Newell
February 26, 2017

Sacramento State senior forward Nick Hornsby backs down Jacob Calloway of Southern Utah in the post Feb. 26 at the Nest. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State right-handed senior pitcher Justin Dillon celebrates with freshman catcher Dawsen Bacho after throwing a no-hitter against Northern Kentucky at John Smith Field on Feb. 23. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Dillon throws historic no-hitter in 2-0 win over Northern Kentucky

Max Jacobs
February 24, 2017

Sacramento State senior right-handed pitcher Justin Dillon celebrates with teammates after throwing the Hornets' first no-hitter in Division I history against Northern Kentucky at John Smith Field on Thursday....

Sacramento State freshman guard Tiara Scott scored a career-high 25 points against Montana State at the Nest on Feb. 18. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Final four: Women’s basketball team faces stiff competition to end season

Andre Newell
February 23, 2017

Sacramento State freshman guard Tiara Scott scored a career-high 25 points against Montana State at the Nest on Feb. 18. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State senior infielder Brandon Hunley swings and makes contact for a base hit against Washington State Saturday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Sac State baseball team ousted 4-3 by Washington State

Max Jacobs
February 19, 2017

Sacramento State senior infielder Brandon Hunley swings and makes contact for a base hit against Washington State Saturday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State sophomore pitcher Alex Dentoni pitches the ball to home plate against Washington State Saturday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Baseball team opens season with two wins over Washington State

Brenda Contreras
February 19, 2017

Sacramento State sophomore pitcher Alex Dentoni pitches the ball to home plate against Washington State Saturday at John Smith Field. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State freshman forward Kennedy Nicholas attempts a layup against Montana State Saturday at the Nest. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Hornets swarmed by Montana State women’s basketball team 104-82

Chris Bullock
February 19, 2017

Sacramento State senior forward Gretchen Harrigan backs down a Montana State defender in the post Saturday at the Nest. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State sophomore Mikus Losbergs earned second team all-Big Sky Conference selection as a true freshman in 2016. Losbergs played for the Latvian national team and ranked in the top 300 in International Tennis Federation. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] From fun to full-time collegiate men’s tennis contender

Matthew Nobert
February 16, 2017

Sacramento State sophomore Mikus Losbergs earned second team all-Big Sky Conference selection as a true freshman in 2016. Losbergs played for the Latvian national team and ranked in the top 300 in International...

Sacramento State senior Andie Mouzes forehands the ball against Adriana Gergelyova of Nevada during a singles match at the Sac State tennis courts Sunday. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Women’s tennis team falls 4-3 to Nevada for sixth-straight loss

Will Moon
February 12, 2017

Sacramento State senior Andie Mouzes forehands the ball against Adriana Gergelyova of Nevada during a singles match at the Sac State tennis courts Sunday. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State senior forward Gretchen Harrigan passes the ball to a teammate in the post against Idaho at the Nest on Feb. 4.  Harrigan had a game-high 23 points, five rebounds and two assists in a 72-58 loss. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Hornets meet midway point down in Big Sky women’s basketball standings

Chris Bullock
February 7, 2017

Sacramento State senior guard Ashlyn Crenshaw goes for a layup against Geraldine McCorkell of Idaho at the Nest on Feb. 4. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State senior forward Gretchen Harrigan spins away from Brooke Reilly of Idaho at the Nest on Saturday.  Harrigan had a game-high 23 points, five rebounds and two assists in a 72-58 loss. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Hornets lose their sting against Idaho women’s basketball team 72-58

Chris Bullock
February 5, 2017

Sacramento State junior guard Maranne Johnson dribbles the ball up the court against Idaho at the Nest on Feb. 4. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State freshman Louis Chabut forehands the ball against Travis Lau of North Dakota at Spare Time Indoor Tennis Center on Friday. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Men’s tennis team remains undefeated in conference with doubleheader wins

Matthew Nobert
February 4, 2017

Sacramento State freshman Louis Chabut forehands the ball against Travis Lau of North Dakota at Spare Time Indoor Tennis Center on Friday. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State junior outfielder Andrew McWilliam ended last season with a .286 batting average, six home runs and 36 RBIs. (Photo by Sheldon Kohatsu)

[Photo] Baseball team prepares to turn the lights on the 2017 season

Noah Alvarez
February 2, 2017

Sacramento State junior outfielder Andrew McWilliam ended last season with a .286 batting average, six home runs and 36 RBIs. (Photo by Sheldon Kohatsu)

Sacramento State junior forward Justin Strings shoots the ball past Traylin Farris of Portland State at the Nest on Jan. 28.  Strings had 11 points and three rebounds for Sac State in a 80-77 victory. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Road to Reno: Hornets leave the Nest for Big Sky competition

Andre Newell
February 1, 2017

Sacramento State men's basketball fans cheer on the Hornets during an overtime win against Portland State at the Nest on Jan. 28.

Sacramento State junior guard Marcus Graves drives past a Portland State defender for a layup at the Nest, Jan. 28.  Graves had 12 points, eight assists and five rebounds in an 80-77 overtime victory. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Men’s basketball team comes back to win overtime thriller 80-77

Andre Newell
January 29, 2017

Sacramento State junior guard Jiday Ugbaja shoots three a free throw to send the game into overtime against Portland State at the Nest, Jan. 28. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

The Library installs 49 permanent sets of tables and chairs in the breezeway in December 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Take a seat on new breezeway furniture, Sac State

Vu Chau
January 24, 2017

The Library installs 49 permanent sets of tables and chairs in the breezeway in December 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State junior Ana Loaiza Esquivias backhands the ball for a point in her singles match against Galina Bykova of Fresno State at Spare Time Indoor Tennis Center, Sunday, Jan. 22. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Hornets fall 6-1 to Fresno State women’s tennis team

Will Moon
January 23, 2017

Sacramento State junior Ana Loaiza Esquivias backhands the ball for a point in her singles match against Galina Bykova of Fresno State at Spare Time Indoor Tennis Center, Sunday, Jan. 22. (Photo by Matthew...

Sacramento State junior guard Marcus Graves drives past several Montana defenders for a layup at the Nest, Saturday, Jan. 21.  Graves had 18 points and a career-high 13 assists to help the Hornets to a 92-83 win. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Men’s basketball team wins long-awaited rematch over Montana 92-83

Angel Guerrero
January 22, 2017

Sacramento State junior forward Justin Strings drives past Brandon Gfeller of Montana for a layup in the paint at the Nest, Saturday, Jan. 21. Strings had 14 points and five rebounds to help the Hornets...

Sacramento State freshman Carolina Chernyetsky hits the ball in a doubles match with senior teammate Andie Mouzes against the University of San Francisco at Spare Time Indoor Tennis Center on Jan. 20. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Women’s tennis team opens spring season with sweep over USF

Will Moon
January 20, 2017

Sacramento State freshman Carolina Chernyetsky hits the ball in a doubles match with senior teammate Andie Mouzes against the University of San Francisco at Spare Time Indoor Tennis Center on Jan. 20....

Sacramento State water polo club at the pool at Yosemite Hall on Sunday, Dec. 4. Co-founder and junior Luis Barraza was able to get the club recognized as an official club sport in only four days. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Former high school teammates bring water polo to campus

Noah Alvarez
December 9, 2016

Sacramento State water polo club practices swimming with the ball at the pool in Yosemite Hall on Sunday, Dec. 4. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State President Robert S. Nelsen speaks at a public forum about the potential tuition increase for the CSU system in the Orchard Suite at the University Union on Monday, Dec. 5. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Tuition hike discussed at open forum

Kameron Schmid
December 6, 2016

Sacramento State President Robert S. Nelsen speaks at a public forum about the potential tuition increase for the CSU system in the Orchard Suite at the University Union on Monday, Dec. 5. (Photo by Matthew...

Sacramento State junior forward Justin Strings goes up for a layup against Ronnie Kozak of UC Merced at the Nest on Saturday, Dec. 3. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Hornets rebound from four-game losing streak with 81-54 win

Angel Guerrero
December 4, 2016

Sacramento State junior forward Justin Strings goes up for a layup against Ronnie Kozak of UC Merced at the Nest on Saturday, Dec. 3. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State junior guard Dajhae Mullins drives to the basket for a layup against a USC defender at the Nest on Saturday, Dec. 3. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Women’s basketball team hangs tough in 111-95 loss to USC

Chris Bullock
December 4, 2016

Sacramento State junior guard Maranne Johnson goes for a layup against USC at the Nest on Saturday, Dec. 3. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State senior forward Margaret Huntington attempts a shot against Holy Names defenders at the Nest on Oct. 30. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Fifth-year senior forward leads women’s basketball team with experience

Chris Bullock
December 2, 2016

Sacramento State senior forward Margaret Huntington attempts a free throw against Holy Names at the Nest on Oct. 30. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State sophomore midblocker Brie Gathright spikes the ball against Northern Arizona at Colberg Court on Oct. 27. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Volleyball team achieves 20-win total for second straight season

Ryan Lewis
December 1, 2016

Sacramento State senior blockers Courtney Dietrich and Madeline Cannon block the ball from Lauren Jacobsen of Northern Arizona at Colberg Court on Oct. 27. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State junior guard Maranne Johnson shoots the ball in the paint against Stanislaus State at the Nest on Tuesday, Nov. 29. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Johnson has career night in blowout win over Stanislaus State

Chris Bullock
November 30, 2016

Sacramento State senior guard Ashlyn Crenshaw drives past two Stanislaus State players for a layup at the Nest on Nov. 29. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State sophomore tight end John McGill leaps for the ball between two UC Davis defenders at Aggie Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 19. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Hornets fall to UC Davis in Causeway Classic 48-30

Ryan Lewis
November 20, 2016

Sacramento State senior running back Jordan Robinson finds a hole to run threw against UC Davis at Aggie Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 19. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Senior forward Alex Bettencourt takes off his shirt after scoring a game-winning goal against Portland at Hornet Field on Sept. 15. Bettencourt is one of seven players on the mens soccer team to earn all-Big West Conference honors in 2016. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Men’s soccer team makes program history, looks to continue success

Noah Alvarez
November 21, 2016

Sacramento State senior forward Nate Nugen fights off a Utah Valley defender at Hornet Field on Sept. 22. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State senior forward  Adaurie Dayak celebrates with her teammates after scoring the game winning goal against Weber State at Hornet Field on Oct. 21. Dayak was named all-Big Sky honorable mention for the second time in her career. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Sac State women’s soccer team earns Big Sky accolades

Will Moon
November 16, 2016

Sacramento State senior forward Jennifer Lum dribbles the ball past Amy Chidester of Weber State at Hornet Field on Oct. 21. Lum was named to the all-Big Sky first team after leading Sac State with six...

Sacramento State senior guard Ashlyn Crenshaw drives into the lane for a layup against Mary Kate Evans of Cal Poly at the Hornets Nest on Sunday, Nov. 13. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Women’s basketball team holds on to win home opener 97-96

Will Moon
November 14, 2016

Sacramento State senior guard Emily Easom shoots a three pointer against Cal Poly at the Hornets Nest on Sunday, Nov. 13. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State senior running back Jordan Robinson runs for a big gain against Portland State at Hornet Stadium on Nov. 12. Sac State recruited three high school running backs to replace Robinson and senior running back Demetrius Warren on Feb. 1.

[Photo] Robinson carries Sac State football team to 42-35 victory

Angel Guerrero
November 13, 2016

Sacramento State sophomore linebacker Malcolm Thomas tackles Paris Penn of Portland State at Hornet Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12. (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

Sacramento State senior outside hitter Morgan Stanley spikes the ball past Hannah Hill and Amanda Varley of Weber State at Colberg Court on Saturday, Nov. 12 (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

[Photo] Women’s volleyball team sweeps Wildcats on senior night 3-0

Stephanie Beachley
November 13, 2016

Sacramento State senior outside hitter Morgan Stanley spikes the ball past Hannah Hill and Amanda Varley of Weber State at Colberg Court on Saturday, Nov. 12 (Photo by Matthew Dyer)

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